Having tresses that look luscious and voluminous is one of the hair goals many women have. There is no denying that a voluminous mane adds glamour and a unique style to your personality. This is because the bountiful strands never go out of style. Whether you style thick hair in a plaited braid or wrap it in a high updo, it looks ravishing, giving your looks a quick lift.

If you are not lucky enough to have naturally thick and bouncy locks, giving seemingly lifeless tresses some volume is a struggle.  Some people may feel that adding volume to thin hair is not achievable. However, this is not the case. With some interesting hair hacks and decent hair products, you can make your thin hair look thicker and voluminous.

The good news is that these hair tips are not only interesting but they do not take much effort. You can easily make them a part of your hair care routine.

Volumizing Begins with Hair Cleansing

While you can get guaranteed results by using various root uplifting products, you need to go beyond a simple hair styling routine to get long-lasting results.  You need to make smart choices when picking up hair care products. Generally speaking, it is important to opt for invigorating shampoos and conditioners to help hair follicles perk up.

If you have fine hair, any hair product with volumizing ingredients will improve the appearance of your tresses. Besides this, it will allow curling irons, mousses, and texturizing sprays to do their job easily. Remember that not all volumizing shampoos include ingredients that benefit your hair or add volume to it. Some are only for cleansing and do not add any weight to your hair.  Therefore, it is better to avoid hair products that are made with ingredients like oils and butters.

Meanwhile, try out these interesting tips to make your locks look a lot thicker and bouncy:

Use the Pancaking Technique on Your Braids

The pancake braid looks classy and elegant. This amazing hairdo is one way to hide the thinness of your locks. The braiding technique is commonly called “plumped up plaits.” It is an old style with loose, wide loops to help hair appear fuller and flatter. Whether you want to create a fishtail, or standard three-strand French braid, adding a little messiness lends a youthfulness to your looks and adds volume.

The pancaking technique is all about pulling at the edges of your braid to achieve a looser and wispier plait. Not only does it add a cool-girl appeal to your personality but it also makes your hair look thicker and heavier. 

All you need to do is make a tight braid (any style).  Once the loops are in place, gently pull the edges apart by holding the top most layer of each loop. It is better to use precise and short tugs.  When you strategically separate the braid apart, it becomes flat like a pancake while making your plait appear voluminous and full.

Bring Home a Volume Spray

Whether you want plumped up hair to make hair strands look thicker or are looking for an outdoor volume boost, a volume spray is the perfect solution. Volume sprays come with an incredible volumizing formula that adds instant volume to your hair regardless of your hairstyle. They do not stiffen your hair like hair setting spray does and you can use them on all kinds of hair textures.

Moreover, if you use sulfate-free volume spray, it keeps your locks moisturized by locking in the natural oils. Volume spray replenishes hair and is one of the great temporary techniques to make hair look thicker.

Cut Your Hair Short

Chopping your locks is undeniably one of the easiest techniques to create an illusion of voluminous hair.  When you trim your hair, the length that is weighing it down is removed. As a result, your hair looks thicker and fuller.

There is no restriction when it comes to choosing a haircut for thick hair.  Consult your stylist and discuss which haircut will suit you best to add volume to your locks. Layers and bangs are some of the chic hairstyles you can choose to create flattering and full hair.

 

Try Teasing or Backcombing

Teasing or backcombing is one of the traditional yet popular ways to transform lifeless hair into a voluminous mane. The technique is used to add an effective boost to your hair roots. What makes this old-school technique even more interesting is that it doesn’t require any fancy hair tool. You can use a simple tail-comb and wiggle it back and forth on a predetermined section of your hair.  With a few attempts, you will see great lift and bounce in your hair.

Give Dry Shampoo a Shot

If you have never used dry shampoo, you probably do not know how effective it can be for thin and dull hair. By using dry shampoo, you can make your locks look refreshed and bouncy. All you need is to spray dry shampoo directly on your hair roots and a few different sections, keeping it six to seven inches away from your face. You can use it after styling your tresses to boost volume, especially if your hair is limp. For backcombed hairstyles, it is one of the best ways to create long-lasting volume.

Go for the Old-School Velcro Rollers

You may have seen your mother or grandmother using Velcro rollers before a fancy party. The popular old-school hair styling trend is excellent, not only for curling naturally straight hair but also adding bounce to limp hair.

To put it simply, Velcro rollers are trendy, heatless, glamorous, and most importantly, the most affordable way to make your hair look thicker and luscious.

Use a Round Brush

Using a round brush is another easy way to deliver bounce and lift to your hair. It is mostly used with a blow dryer and is a quick way to get consistent results and bouncy blowout.

Bottom Line

Voluminous and bouncy hair is the dream of many women. These techniques are simple and easy ways to achieve instant yet lasting volume in your hair.